# $RAIN Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 09, 2026

> **Asset:** $RAIN  
> **Date:** 2026-01-09 (January 09, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/rain/2026-01-09  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/rain.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @sytaylor
> **Author:** Simon Taylor ([@sytaylor](https://x.com/sytaylor))  
> **Metrics:** 405 likes · 33 retweets · 19 comments · 47.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T13:28:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sytaylor/status/2009618303346491599](https://x.com/sytaylor/status/2009618303346491599)  


> 
> "WOW: Rain just raised $250M at a $1.95B valuation 

17x increase in 10 months. 30x card growth. 38x payment volume growth.

Stablecoin linked cards are on fire

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What is Rain actually building?

- Rain is a Visa Principal Member.
- That's the same direct Visa relationship"


### Post #2 by @GroveXchange
> **Author:** GroveX ([@GroveXchange](https://x.com/GroveXchange))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 20 retweets · 10 comments · 10.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T10:30:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GroveXchange/status/2009573399484375084](https://x.com/GroveXchange/status/2009573399484375084)  


> 
> "Now Listed: 
@Rain__Protocol
 ($RAIN) on GroveX! 

Token: $RAIN/USDT
Chain: Arbitrum

 Trade Now: 
grovex.io/en_US/trade/RA
…

#RAIN #Arbitrum #Crypto #GroveX #Blockchain #Web3"


### Post #3 by @cnaut
> **Author:** Charles Yoo-Naut ( ([@cnaut](https://x.com/cnaut))  
> **Metrics:** 79 likes · 6 retweets · 28 comments · 6.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T12:21:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cnaut/status/2009601437064671589](https://x.com/cnaut/status/2009601437064671589)  


> 
> "2025 was a huge year for Rain, and our goals for 2026 are just as lofty. This round helps us get there.

Expect to see better capabilities, more licenses, and products the world has never seen before.

The future of money is here, and we're building the rails to make it possible."


### Post #4 by @alliance
> **Author:** Alliance ([@alliance](https://x.com/alliance))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 10 retweets · 4 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T17:56:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alliance/status/2009685723805622331](https://x.com/alliance/status/2009685723805622331)  


> 
> "Congratulations to 
@raincards
 (ALL7) on their $250M Series C at a $1.95B valuation! 

Rain enables fintechs to offer stablecoin-powered cards to end customers through a single compliant API."


### Post #5 by @TheBlock__
> **Author:** The Block ([@TheBlock__](https://x.com/TheBlock__))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 2 retweets · 6 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T13:29:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2009618553415098864](https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2009618553415098864)  


> 
> "Rain valuation nears $2 billion after $250 million Series C raise for stablecoin payments firm"


### Post #6 by @dunleavy89
> **Author:** Tom Dunleavy ([@dunleavy89](https://x.com/dunleavy89))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T18:06:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dunleavy89/status/2009688276962291829](https://x.com/dunleavy89/status/2009688276962291829)  


> 
> "Crazy growth from Rain. From 0 to $250m in a year. 

Overall, crypto card volume increased almost 400% YoY.

Another crypto company with clear PMF.

No position here but gud for all of crypto. 

h/t 
@obchakevich_"


### Post #7 by @raindotgg
> **Author:** Rain.gg ([@raindotgg](https://x.com/raindotgg))  
> **Metrics:** 62 likes · 86 retweets · 17 comments · 964 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T10:22:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/raindotgg/status/2009571583623344602](https://x.com/raindotgg/status/2009571583623344602)  


> 
> "Bi-Weekly Meme Contest is live on our Discord! 

• 1000 total prize pool
• Consolation prizes included
• Share unlimited Rain-related memes

Repost for a chance to win 100!"


### Post #8 by @CryptoRank_VCs
> **Author:** Fundraising Digest ([@CryptoRank_VCs](https://x.com/CryptoRank_VCs))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 636 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T12:23:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoRank_VCs/status/2009601937910759910](https://x.com/CryptoRank_VCs/status/2009601937910759910)  


> 
> "Rain $250M Series C Round

 About:
@raincards
 is a financial technology company that helps businesses issue payment cards globally.

 Investors:
ICONIQ Capital (Lead), Dragonfly, Galaxy, Lightspeed, Norwest, and Bessemer Venture Partners

 Valuation: $1.95B"


### Post #9 by @DiarioBitcoin
> **Author:** Diario฿itcoin ([@DiarioBitcoin](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 176 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T15:00:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2009641338015224037](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2009641338015224037)  


> 
> "Rain, the stablecoin startup backed by Visa, closes a USD $250 million funding round 

Its valuation reaches USD $1.950 million 

With expansion plans in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia, it aims to transform digital payments 

Rain supports stable tokens and offers"


### Post #10 by @CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T19:04:01.289083+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696150dd4c9d2e313c25771a/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696150dd4c9d2e313c25771a/)  


> 
> "Stablecoin Firm Rain Bags $250M Funding in Series C Round


Rain, a stablecoin infrastructure provider, has announced it received $250 million in a Series C funding round led by ICONIQ. Rain secured the funding at a valuation of $1.95 billion, while i"


### Post #11 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T22:34:02.153135+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696182138a9e0f0ec48fe346/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696182138a9e0f0ec48fe346/)  


> 
> "Rain raises $250m series C to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure


Rain, a provider of enterprise-grade stablecoin payments infrastructure, has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round. Summary Rain raised $250 million in a Series C round led by ICONI"


### Post #12 by @CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T12:44:02.869332+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960f7ccc4eae51c4cf65b13/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960f7ccc4eae51c4cf65b13/)  


> 
> "Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation


Rain, a US stablecoin infrastructure provider and a principal member of the Visa payment network, has secured major funding to expand its global presence. The platform raised $250 million in"


### Post #13 by @CoinMarketCap:DeFiPlanet
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:DeFiPlanet](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:DeFiPlanet))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T11:54:02.290018+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960ec15b3add50071db86ee/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960ec15b3add50071db86ee/)  


> 
> "Rain Raises $250M Series C to Scale Stablecoin-Powered Payments Infrastructure for Global Enterprises


Led by ICONIQ, the round brings Rain’s total funding to over $338M and values the company at $1.95B — up more than 17x in just 10 months The new funding enables Rain to scale its global, comp"


### Post #14 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T12:34:02.187456+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960f574d00cb25811faa70d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960f574d00cb25811faa70d/)  


> 
> "South Korea Declares Bitcoin on Exchanges as Seizable Property


Bitcoin held on exchanges now qualifies as property under criminal law. Court ruling follows seizure of BTC in a money laundering case. Decision strengthens legal clarity for crypto asset tre"


### Post #15 by @CoinMarketCap:Coincu
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coincu](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coincu))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T11:54:02.289966+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960ec15d00cb25811faa6d5/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960ec15d00cb25811faa6d5/)  


> 
> "Rain Secures $250M to Expand Stablecoin Payments


Key Points: Rain raises $250M, bringing valuation to $1.95 billion. Funds aim to expand global stablecoin payments infrastructure. Rain partners with Visa, supports transactions in 150+ count"


### Post #16 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-09T12:24:05.340049+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960f31e85d8df35b7849ed8/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960f31e85d8df35b7849ed8/)  


> 
> "Stablecoin Payments Firm Rain Reaches $1.95B Valuation Following $250M Round


Stablecoin payments infrastructure provider Rain raised $250 million in a funding round that values the company at $1.95 billion. ICONIQ Capital led the round with participation from Sapphire"




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